Work Connect Helping migrants learn how to find work in New Zealand
Do you employed skilled migrants? Do you want to enhance your recruitment and retention of your migrant staff?
So what is Work Connect? 3
Work Connect • Work Connect teaches how to look for jobs and working in New Zealand workplaces • Focus on more than skills and qualifications by understanding the person better. • Understanding cultural practices around approaching employers and in the workplace. 4
Who fits the criteria? Four client groups: 1. Skilled principal migrants (permanent and temporary residents) who are not in employment and who are underemployed. 2. Partners and the adult children of skilled principal migrants. Graduate international students on a Post Study Work 3. visa (or in the process of applying for the visa) who hold a level 7 or above qualification 4. Others (e.g. Australians, Entertainer visas, Silver Fern visa etc.) 5
Tailored and flexible programme Post-programme support is provided on completion of the programme as required. 6
So what does this look like?
What does it look like – workplace culture differences 8
The top 10 skills and attributes 1. Work ethic 2. Verbal communication skills 3. Energy and enthusiasm 4. Analytical and critical thinking 5. Problem solving 6. Teamwork 7. Interpersonal skills 8. Written communication skills 9. Self-management 10. Initiative and enterprise 9
Crafting your personal brand Brand Me now Personal presentation • • What you bring to New Zealand (knowledge, Verbal skills and social intelligence – ability to negotiate experience, skills, values, aspirations, enthusiasm, work meetings and conversations with New Zealanders. ethic, and commitment). Can perform well in interviews. Able to understand the New Zealand accent and be Explore opportunities • understood by New Zealanders Understanding what job roles you might fit best in New Zealand. Brand Me New Zealand • Online presence • Consistent across all platforms. LinkedIn profile, CV and cover letter is developed for Works within the New Zealand context. the New Zealand market. 10
Behavioural interviews – STAR method S ituation Give the context of your situation. T ask Explain the task you were required to complete. A ction Describe the specific actions you took to do the task. R esult Describe the result of your actions. 11
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So can we support the partners of your skilled migrant staff? Think about how this might work for you and get in touch For more information Name: Gary Basham Tertiary Education Commission Email Gary.Basham@tec.govt.nz
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